Lindsay Weir MBTI Personality Type
Personality
What personality type is Lindsay Weir? Lindsay Weir is an INFJ personality type in MBTI, 2w1 - sp/so - 261 in Enneagram, RLOAI in Big 5, IEI in Socionics.
I believe INFJ is more likely for Linsday than ISFJ, along with the other observations about her inferior Se under a cloud of stress, which causes her to fall into a cycle of impulsive decisions. Ni is a very elusive function and it's so difficult to discern, but to me it's still rather clear in the way that Lindsay thinks about and approaches the world. She's so tethered and rooted by the big picture that when that shatters with her grandmother's death, she loses meaning and a sense of her reason for existing -- which propels her into an Se grip. She is not Si dom in the way that Sam and Millie are; when she writes in her diary, she reflects on her exasperation about the monotony of their home and their roles (which seems very counter-Si), and how she sees them trapped in the same cycle: "I'm sick of living in this claustrophobic, suburban world...I feel like I live in a world of scared robots. Honestly, this is terrible, but two of the worst ones are mom and dad. They are the most boring, repressed people on the face of the planet earth. They say they love each other, but who knows, it's probably just part of her routine. Anyway, can robots really be in love?". I'm not suggesting that ISFJs would be incapable of this mindset, but they would probably reflect on more concrete details instead of the abstract and overarching way that Lindsay reflects on the lives of those around her. When she has the chance to interview Vice President Bush , despite having a set of questions that she was told to ask, she was so in tune with the bigger picture that she couldn't help but defy the structure -- despite trying to appease her family's desires -- and ask the "real questions"; which seems like a conflict between her Ni-Ti and Fe. There are so many glimmers of moments across the show that expose her thought process as an INFJ. She has Fe, so it's understandable that she would wrestle with guilt about betraying her family or other's expectations. Being uptight, or wanting harmony with those around you, does not automatically mean you have Si as a dominant function. I think having inferior Se can cause you to be uptight, tertiary Ti along with stress in difficult periods of time can contribute to being blunt, and auxiliary Fe can contribute to being reluctant to breaking rules. I still don't believe there is enough to suggest that she is a Si dom or inferior Ne, especially in light of the other characters that are. To me, it's so clear that she is an INFJ and it's actually quite beautiful because she's not the stereotype and she has so many complex nuances as a character. Even then, as an INFJ, I found my younger self resonating with her quite a lot. Edit: One of the most persistent arguments for Lindsay being an ISFJ over INFJ is the lack of a clear "vision", which she seemingly fails to exhibit. Even so, where are the concrete signs of Si dom/inferior Ne? It's also important to remember that dominant Ni can express itself uniquely depending on many elements, including life circumstances, point in development/maturity, and situational dynamics. The show captures a glimpse in a unique point in Lindsay's life, where she is recovering from the ramifications of a traumatic experiences and navigating her place in life. She has not reached a point of cognitive maturity and new parts of her are emerging, including her lower supporting functions (Ti and Se). This may obscure or change the way that Ni appears, even in the dominant function. Lindsay, on the surface, appears to have no sense of meaning or direction in her life, but we see this as something she seems to be grasping for. Even though she's experimenting with new social groups and seeking to fit in, she still expresses this sense of disenchantment, of feeling uninspiredby the Freaks. She's constantly wrestling with trying to achieve a sense of meaning and direction, and this is a central focus for her, which is key. Having dominant Ni, especially when cognitively developing and dealing with traumas/psychological issues, sometimes manifests in the struggle, but simultaneous desire, to attain meaning. Lindsay gives me the impression of always "grasping" towards something else - a new equilibrium. This is very in tandem with dom Ni users. We didn't have the opportunity to see her vision and meaning solidify after Season 1, but it was clear that Lindsay was always seeking one. It's common for young INxJs to be in this position. Ni is very internal, and at the end of the day, it is a process of internalized perception. It is less about being put together or anchored in one direction; more about seeing everything as a whole and seeing the underlying interconnections of dynamics beneath the surface. I see this in Lindsay.
